128 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1–18:30), Source Book Keys, TELVOL2 LEVITICUS | 18:5 live — LEV217 Jewish tradition understands the verse," Y... LEV217 Jewish tradition understands the verse," You shall keep My laws and My rules, and you shall live by them…"(This verse; emphasis added) as meaning that Torah laws are binding only if observing them will not lead to our death (Yoma 85; [three exceptions: Murder, (Sanhedrin 74a, Pesachim 25b, Yoma 82b); Idol Worship (Sanhedrin 74a); and certain types of illicit sexual behavior, such as engaging in incest (Yoma 82)]. For example, observing the Sabbath, one of the Ten Commandments, is a cornerstone of biblical law. Nevertheless, when the situation arises in which adhering to Shabbat laws put someone's life at risk--for example, if a person has a life-threatening ailment and needs to be driven to the hospital (normally, Jewish while prohibits driving on the Sabbath)--these laws are suspended so that a sick person's needs can be met. As the Talmud rules: "The saving of life supersedes the Sabbath" (Shabbat 132a). Share Print Source KeyTELVOL2Verse18:5Keyword(s)liveSource Page(s)369 Switch article LEVITICUS | 18:5 live — LEV222 See [[LEV903]] Leviticus 22:32 name ROSNER... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 18:5 live — LEV215 It was taught: R. Yochanan said in the nam... Next Article